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Stosh, a present‑day teen who loves baseball, is whisked back to Civil War‑era Gettysburg. There he encounters the real Abner Doubleday, a Civil War officer, and must determine if the famed inventor of baseball existed and what role he played on the battlefield.
Set against the backdrop of intense military conflict, the story mixes historical detail with 21st‑century humor, fast‑paced baseball games, and the classic adventure of proving a legend. Stosh’s journey tests his courage, wit, and love of the game as he navigates the dangers of war time and the mystery surrounding baseball’s origins.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Dan Gutman
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